Steak with Whiskey-Mustard Sauce
Robust, earthy, and rich, this sauce pairs well with assertive foods like beef, pork, poultry, or vegetarian sausage.
Recipe Information
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 (3/4 cups sauce)
Ingredients
4 4-ounce steaks
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1/2 cup whiskey
1 cup chicken stock, or vegetarian chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
Preparation
Pat steak dry and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme.
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sear the steak, turning once, about 6-8 minutes total for medium-rare. Let steak rest on a platter, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
While the steak rests, add shallot to skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add whiskey and carefully ignite with a long kitchen match (use caution; flames will shoot up). When flames die down, whisk in stock, sugar, and mustard and boil until sauce is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 6 minutes. Add meat juices from the platter, then whisk in butter and parsley.
Serving Suggestion
Serve steaks on top of a bed of sauteed vegetables, like the green beans, mushrooms, and tomatoes pictured, and drizzled with sauce.
Nutritional Information
463 calories, 29 g. fat, 93 mg. cholesterol, 291 mg. sodium, 6 g. carbohydrate, 1 g. fiber, 25 g. protein
Recipe Courtesy of Welcome to the Table Co-op.